Construction Section Manager - Transmission & Distribution (Upper Midwest Region)

Burns & McDonnell; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement program

Employee-owned company

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Construction Section Manager to provide leadership of the construction section, align staff with project needs, and drive profitable growth. You will oversee planning, budgeting, safety, and QA/QC while coordinating with Engineering GP and business development to secure staff and projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering/architecture/construction with 5 years of related experience, strong communication, and proven leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction, or related field; 5 years of related experience in design or project management
• Leadership and/or management experience is preferable
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to present complex information to all levels

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the team; direct and coordinate work; review performance for cost-effective staffing
• Ensure profitable growth by aligning staff levels with project requirements and billable goals
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, and cost objectives
• Oversee safe, quality, and on-time project execution within budget; engage in procurement, environmental compliance, and project controls
• Lead communication between Engineering GP and Construction section; manage change within the section
• Develop and implement programs; achieve financial targets; manage section budget and expenditures
• Review workload and produce monthly financial reports including scheduling, budgeting, cash flow, and status reports
• Communicate project status, risks, schedule, and costs to stakeholders; manage risk mitigation communication
• Recruit, develop, train, and retain staff; conduct performance evaluations; provide leadership and guidance

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Change management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/architecture/construction

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

The Construction Section Manager is responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of the section and resources within the construction global practice. This includes supporting and executing business strategy, developing high performance teams, and promoting the Burns & McDonnell culture, values and mission. The Construction Section Manager will lead the section in a dynamic and profitable manner based on Burns & McDonnell's core values of client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, safety and overall outstanding service.

• Provide leadership to the team; direct and coordinate work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.

• Responsible for profitable growth of the section; ensuring staff levels, staff loading, and staff assignments meet project requirements while maintaining billable goals.

• Participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost, and establishing critical Construction and/or Self-Perform project objectives.

• Responsible for successful project execution and timely completion of projects within budget while providing expertise in multiple facets of projects including safety, quality, procurement, construction, environmental compliance, project controls, and public/community relations.

• Lead communication between Engineering GP and Construction section.

• Implement, apply and support company, global practice and/or regional office programs and initiatives; successfully navigating and managing change within the section.

• Achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.

• Manage section budget and expenditure of funds.

• Review work load and monthly financial reports deliverables including project scheduling, budgeting, cash flow forecast, and project status reports.

• Communicate issues, project status, risks, schedule and costs to all internal and external stakeholders; manage internal/external risk mitigation communication plan.

• Manage communication with governmental, industry, and public entities, and community relations on project-related matters.

• Responsible for collaborating with business development managers, business line leads, project managers, and proposal production staff on proposals to secure work for staff.

• Conduct project safety, quality, progress and financial audits and assessments as required.

• Responsible for the recruitment, development, training, and retention of staff.

• Responsible for conducting performance evaluations for department staff.

• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the department.

• Responsible for interpreting the organization's policies, purposes, and goals to staff.

• Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence.

• Enforce compliance with company and site safety policies.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in engineering, architecture, construction, or related degree from an accredited program and 5 years related professional experience in design and/or project management required.

• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

• Previous leadership and/or management experience is preferable.

• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.

• Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.

• Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.

• Must be expert in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Compensation

$125,000.00-300,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program.

For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Construction Services

Primary Location US-MN-Minneapolis/St Paul

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 264621

Job Hire Type Experienced